Codification taxonomy -- Researching GAAP matters -- Balance sheet -- Statements of income and comprehensive income -- Statement of cash flows -- Accounting policies, changes, and restatements -- Fair value -- Cash, receivables, and prepaid expenses -- Short-term investments and financial instruments -- Inventory -- Revenue recognition: evolving principles and specialized applications -- Long-lived assets -- Long-term investments -- Business combinations and consolidated financial statements -- Current liabilities and contingencies -- Long-term liabilities -- Leases -- Income taxes -- Pensions and other postretirement benefits -- Stockholders' equity -- Earnings per share -- Interim reporting -- Segment reporting -- Foreign currency -- Personal financial statements -- Specialized industry GAAP -- App. A. Disclosure checklist -- App. B. International vs. US accounting standards.
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